Engineer - Mechanical

This role is to work as part of an engineering consultancy design team in India and involved in exciting new projects and liaison with the WSP South Africa Team.

• Raise the level of technical competence within the teams.

• Implement delivery and quality measurement processes

• Promote technical excellence in all our projects.

• Undertake technical reviews, peer reviews, checks and contribute to the design

• Provide continuous feedback to the Local Head of CRC on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with a view to continuous improvement

• Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP ZA Team, communicating openly about project progress

• Supervise, coordinate and support other project Engineers and CAD Technicians

• Ensure that Health & Safety is embedded into all work practices in line with company policies

• Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met within the design

• Participate in Project meetings, team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in WSP.

• Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes

• Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader

• Identify and flag additional fees to the Local CRC Head of MEP

• Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines

Key Competencies / Skills:

Mandatory Skills

• The applicant will have proven experience in the HVAC design of Building Services with significant experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record.

• Must be technically good in heat load calculations, Duct & pipe sizing and pressure drop calculations

• Must be technically good in Equipment selection such as Chillers, AHU, FCU, boiler, fans, pumps etc.

• Excellent understanding of South African National Standards (SANS), specifically pertaining to Ventilation (Global standard understanding such as British Standards, ASHRAE, etc. will be advantageous).

• Working knowledge of data center projects is required.

• Carryout preparation of technical submittals of various materials, equipment’s etc.,

• The applicants should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Must be fully conversant with technical softwares, such as HAP, Hevacomp

• Must have knowledge on softwares like AutoCAD, MEP Revit & other drafting softwares

• A sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project is essential

• Experience of associated discipline software (HAP, Hevacomp, IES etc.)

• Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.

• Valid passport

• Applicants need to be able to demonstrate good management and technical

Desired Skills

• Excellent working knowledge of ISHRAE, ASHRAE and good working knowledge of ZA and international codes would be advantageous.

• Should possess membership to an accredited engineering body i.e. ISHRAE, CIBSE, ASHRAE, IMECH

• Exposure to Green Building Design Requirements

• Knowledge about other services like electrical, PHE etc. to carryout design co-ordination

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical

• Minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.